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    Fair access snapshots

    UCAS’ fair access snapshots offer an at-a-glance overview of the new widening access and participation data gathered in the 2023 cycle.

    There will be a separate snapshot for each of the seven questions, updated annually – all published on this page. 

    UCAS’ fair access snapshots

    Students estranged from their parents
    Students with parenting responsibilities
    Students from UK Armed Forces families
    UK Armed Forces veterans and Service leavers
    Students with caring responsibilities
    Students in receipt of free school meals
    Displaced students
    Students with individual needs
    Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
    Contextual admissions
    Some students face additional challenges during their education which may impact their results. Universities recognise these challenges, and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Find out more about what this is, who is eligible, and how you qualify.

    UCAS Reports
    Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.